Webasto or Air Conditioning, but not both

[wincrasher]

My dealer called me today. Ranger says you can either have the Webasto deisel heater, or the reverse cycle air conditioner (with heat), but not both. Since I'm in the South, I decided to just go with the air conditioning. I suppose it will be alright, as you also have the engine heater along with the heat pump. Since I got the generator, I could always do a ceramic heater too.

Oh well, at least I saved some money.

 

[Irish Mist]

I am not sure why they said that, as I have seen both on new tugs ? You can always add the diesel heater later, it is an easy install. I found there was already power and breaker ready for the diesel when I installed mine.

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

Thinking about resale value, your new R27 will be a lot more sellable down south with reverse cycle air/heat and genset then with the diesel heater. With that said if you'd think you'd ever move to the PNW you'd be better off the other way around, in my opinion.

Jim F

 

[wincrasher]

I am not sure why they said that, as I have seen both on new tugs ? You can always add the diesel heater later, it is an easy install. I found there was already power and breaker ready for the diesel when I installed mine.

They said it was a matter of space for the equipment on the 27. I'm sure that is not the case for the 29.

 

[Irish Mist]

I was just surprised to hear one or the other, as we have friends with a 25 who have both, I would think there would be more room on the 27. But as Jim said resale with the A/C would be a plus. And if you had to add something after you have it, the diesel heat is a lot easier to install then the A/C. If the diesel heating is something you really want,with the A/C, they do make a combo diesel stove / heater I have seen on other ranger tugs. Looks just like a normal stove , only runs on diesel and makes heat when you need it. That way you could have both 🙂
You will love the boat,and as I'm sure you know, the service is second to none.
Mark

 

[wincrasher]

Gave Ranger Tugs a call myself. They are not set up in production to install both. The Webasto could be installed aftermarket or by my dealer. You'd have to give up some space in the mid-cabin to have it installed and you'd see some of the ducting in that space.

I'm not really keen on any aftermarket installs or anything that would look less than ship-shape, so I'm passing on the Webasto for the time being. If later I think I want it, then I can always opt to get it installed then.

 

[Crewdog]

Down South, Air Conditioned Admirals are Happy Admirals.........

 

[RMSVet]

The "Build-a-Boat" feature on the new Ranger site does not account for one or the other . . . it allows you to add both at the same time. If one option negates the ability to choose another, it would be nice to incorporate that into the "Build-a-Boat" feature to prevent confusion and/or misunderstandings later in the process.

 

[Irish Mist]

I would not like to see exposed piping .. You are wise to proceed as you are. In time you will know if you want the diesel heat, and by then you may have seen others and see there might be an easy way to install better 🙂
Best of luck

 

[ALICE J]

I put my Wabasto behind the stove/galley, I believe Mike on Illusions did the same. Just make sure to allow for the heat that is created and the wiring and vinyl tubing that is already there is protected. Maybe wrap the head producing items with heat protecting material.
Hosing is run behind the electric panel and may come out where the radiator vents below the helm seat step. I am try to run it into the forward stateroom next spring.
Easy to place it into the head and leave to door ajar and the whole cabin heats up. And no ugly hoses showing!

 

[knotflying]

Yeah, Ranger seems to have a problem installing both. Have them put in the A/C and there is plenty of room behind the stove to install the Wabasto later on. I use the boat up north in the early summer and in the fall. The Wabasto comes in handy when on the hook. There can be times in the winter in Florida when you want to take the chill out of the cabin in the morning while on the hook as well.